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Davos hosts global SME summit 2025 from Sept 3 to 5
The Hans India
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September 3, 2025
Davos: The much-anticipated Global SME Summit Davos 2025 is taking place from Wednesday (September 3, 2025), bringing together CEOs and executives from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the globe. Scheduled from September 3 to 5 at...
Business News | Krupalu Metals Limited to Launch SME IPO on BSE to Fund Expansion
Latestly
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September 3, 2025
PNN Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], September 3: In a significant move to fuel its growth and enhance manufacturing capabilities, Krupalu Metals Limited, a key player in the brass and copper industry, has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on...
Haptik Launches Affordable AI Agents for Small Businesses via Interakt
Silicon India
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Haptik introduces enterprise grade AI Agents for SMBs starting at Rs 10,000 via its Interakt platform. AI automates customer support, bookings, and lead handling across WhatsApp and voice channels. The platform aims to reach 300,000–500,000 SMBs...
2-Day GST Council Meet Aims To Cut Compliance Burdens, Benefit Small Businesse
Zee News
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New Delhi: Aiming to herald one of the biggest reforms in the country, the 56th GST Council meeting is all set to discuss the two-slab tax structure proposed by the Centre’s to reduce GST rates on over 150 items as part of a comprehensive rate...
10 Cookhouse Small Business Initiative delivers results for local entrepreneurs
South Africa - The Good News
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September 2, 2025
Cookhouse, Eastern Cape – A year-long small business development programme funded by ENGIE’s Golden Valley Wind Energy Facility has shown how targeted enterprise support can strengthen rural economies. Designed to address limited economic...
Mobilfy Worldwide, LLC Welcomes David ‘Dave’ Terlizzi as Director of SMB and Mid-Market Sales
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mobilfy is proud to announce that David “Dave” Terlizzi joins the company on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as Director of SMB & Mid-Market Sales. In this new role, Dave will lead Mobilfy’s...
Burlington County promotes local farmers markets through commissioner visits
Burlington Review - New Jersey
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September 2, 2025
Burlington County officials are urging residents to support local agriculture by shopping at the county’s numerous farmers markets and farm stands during the remainder of the summer and fall seasons. Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, who...
Local business owners share their small business experiences
The Bloomfield Democrat - Iowa
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In an era dominated by retail giants and one-click online orders, the importance of shopping locally may be overlooked. Local businesses are owned by friends and neighbors and supporting them means supporting the community as a whole. Marlene...
Arkansas Department of Transportation releases goal of participation for small businesses that are disadvantaged
El Dorado News-Times - Arkansas
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September 3, 2025
The Arkansas Department of Transportation recently announced a participation goal of 8.82% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in federally assisted highway projects for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and is accepting public comment on the...
South Africa's small businesses face strain, liquidations rose in July
IOL
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Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published 1 hour ago 4min SOUTH Africa recorded 155 business liquidations in July 2025, raising fresh concerns about job security and the fragile state of the economy. The latest statistics on liquidations report from...
Business News | Globtier Infotech Limited Listed on BSE SME Platform
Latestly
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September 3, 2025
PNN New Delhi [India], September 3: Globtier Infotech Limited, a leading provider of IT and digital transformation solutions, has been successfully listed on the BSE SME exchange. The IPO proceeds will be utilized to fund working capital...
Hess goes ‘psycho’ at Des Moines Farmers Market
Cityview Magazine - Iowa
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September 3, 2025
Your Neighbors By Cyote Williams 9/3/2025 Patrons of the Des Moines Farmers Market might have noticed a wild-looking mascot during this season’s farmers market, courtesy of Jennifer Hess, owner of Psycho Sweets. Like many, Hess learned to bake...
ASX 200 Futures Sonic Healthcare and Xero Shaping Market Movements
Kalkine Media
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September 3, 2025
Highlights,Sonic Healthcare Ltd operates extensive pathology and diagnostic services across multiple regions.,Xero Ltd provides cloud-based accounting solutions for small businesses globally.,Both companies are key players within the ASX 200,...
The Update | Trumbull New Theatre to Open Season with ‘Boeing Boeing’
Business Journal - Ohio
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September 3, 2025
NILES, Ohio – Trumbull New Theatre will launch its 2025-26 season this weekend with “Boeing Boeing,” a fast-paced 1960s farce. Performances will take place on weekends from Sept. 5-21. Performances of all titles will take place at 7:30 p.m. on...
INNOVATE Act strengthens national defense by empowering small businesses
Federal News Network - Washington D.C.
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September 3, 2025
INNOVATE Act strengthens national defense by empowering small businesses Kevin Nolten, the president of the Cyber Innovation Center, explains why the SBIR/STTR programs need to be updated to meet national security needs. Kevin Nolten September 2,...
Telecel launches SME Month 2025 to champion youth-led businesses
Business and Financial Times
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September 3, 2025
Telecel Ghana has launched the 8th edition of its annual flagship Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Month, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises across the country. Under the theme,...
Business News | Digamber Finance Targets 20% AUM Growth with Small Biz Lending Push Across 10 States
Latestly
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September 3, 2025
PNN New Delhi [India], September 3: Digamber Capfin Limited) (Digamber Finance), One of India's leading NBFC-MFIs announced a strategic move into the small business loan category with plans to launch dedicated services across 10 states in FY...
GST Reforms To Set Economy Open, Transparent Aiding Small Businesses: FM
Zee News
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Chennai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the next generation GST reforms will create an open and transparent economy, reduce compliance burdens, and benefit small businesses. Speaking at the 120th Foundation Day...
Authorities' Crackdown Jolts Small Businesses During Regulatory Blitz
Addis Fortune
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The pressure on traders is felt across the country. In Dire Dawa, local authorities found nearly 28,000 traders that allegedly failed to renew their licences, and seized expired goods worth over 300,000 Br. The illicit sale of fuel generated 19.4...
Police backtrack on claim Morley Markets fire was ‘deliberately lit’
The Age
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September 3, 2025
Blanch was questioned on whether the incident was related to WA’s escalating tobacco wars, but said there was “nothing at the Morley market to suggest that’s the case”. One of the men accused of being part of those escalating wars was banned from...